HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE - OVERVIEW

Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine developed in the eighteenth century by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann. Unlike conventional medicine where drugs are given to work against the body and its symptoms, homeopathic remedies work with the body to help stimulate the body to heal itself.

Homeopathic Medicine uses the "Law of similars" (like cures like). The term "homeopathy" was coined by the German physician Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann (1755–1843) and first appeared in print in 1807. Minute doses of plant, animal and mineral substances are used for the treatment and prevention of various symptoms, especially those that have a mental emotional basis. A very gentle yet very effective way of treatment.

WHAT IS HOMEOPATHY?

The term homeopathy comes from the Greek words homeo, meaning similar, and pathos, meaning suffering or disease. Homeopathy is an alternative medical system. Alternative medical systems are built upon complete systems of theory and practice, and often have evolved apart from and earlier than the conventional medical approach used in the United States. Homeopathy takes a different approach from conventional medicine in diagnosing, classifying, and treating medical problems.

Key concepts of homeopathy include:

• Homeopathy seeks to stimulate the body's defense mechanisms and processes so as to prevent or treat illness.

• Treatment involves giving very small doses of substances called remedies that, according to homeopathy, would produce the same or similar symptoms of illness in healthy people if they were given in larger doses.

• Treatment in homeopathy is individualized (tailored to each person). Homeopathic practitioners select remedies according to a total picture of the patient, including not only symptoms but lifestyle, emotional and mental states, and other factors.

In medicine, there are two basic ways for treating ill health:

1. The way of the opposites
2. The way of the similars

Let’s take an example: Consider a patient having a cough.

1. The way of the opposites (or the conventional medical way) is to use anti-cough drugs that suppress the cough

1. The way of the similars (homeopathy) is to give a medicine to help the body recover from the cough. A homeopathic substance that will cause a cough in healthy persons can cure a similar cough and restore health in the ill patient

In homeopathy, the uniqueness of the individual and their symptoms is very important. Using our cough example, conventional medicine treats all coughs alike. In homeopathy, how you uniquely express the cough is important to your treatment, as are the other symptoms associated with your cough. All of the symptoms you experience are important to help us select the correct homeopathic medicine for you.

For example: some of the questions your naturopathic doctor or homeopath may ask you besides the regular medical questions pertaining your cough in order to give you the homeopathic remedy that bests suits your symptoms, may include:

What is the color of the sputum?

Is the cough better in a warm /cold environment?

Is the frequency of the cough increased or decreased at night? Early morning?

Is the cough better with drinking warm /cold fluids?

What side of the throat is more painful on swallowing?

To help your naturopathic doctor identify the appropriate homeopathic medicine, accurate observation and reporting of your symptoms is essential. Here are the topics that you can think about before your next visit:

• unusual symptoms and the characteristics of your illness
• the pattern of your symptoms and the cause of your illness
• anything that make your symptoms better or worse (other than drugs)
• your level of energy and what affects it
• how your energy changes during the day
• your body’s response to weather
• your sleep position and patterns
• recurrent dreams
• foods that you specially like, dislike, or that effect you
• your thirst and fluid intake
• your bodily functions (menses, elimination)
• your personality

WHAT ARE HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES MADE FROM?

Homeopathic medicines are made from plant, animal or mineral products, which are so dilutes that there, is no chance of toxicity. Remedies are sold in liquid, pellet, and tablet forms. After taking the homeopathic substance, your symptoms may become worse before they improve.

The worsening is usually a good sign that the medicine is working and the body is "house cleaning" in order to restore your health. If this occurs, please contact your naturopathic physician or homeopath.

SAFETY OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Homeopathic medicines are not known to create side effects and hence are quite safe to use with babies, children, pregnant women and pets. However, please consult your naturopath or homeopath before using any medicine.

Homeopathic medicines in high dilutions, taken under the supervision of trained professionals, are considered safe and unlikely to cause severe adverse reactions.

Some patients report feeling worse for a brief period of time after starting homeopathic remedies. Naturopaths / Homeopaths interpret this as the body temporarily stimulating symptoms while it makes an effort to restore health.

Liquid homeopathic remedies can contain alcohol and are permitted to have higher levels of alcohol than conventional drugs for adults. This may be of concern to some consumers. However, no adverse effects from the alcohol levels have been reported either to the FDA or in the scientific literature.

Homeopathic remedies are not known to interfere with conventional drugs; however, if you are considering using homeopathic remedies, you should discuss this with your health care provider. If you have more than one provider, discuss it with each one.

People should be taking a homeopathic medicine for a limited time and only when the person is experiencing a specific set of symptoms for which the medicine is indicated. If these symptoms disappear, it is not necessary to take the medicine any longer. If the symptoms change, it may be necessary to take a different remedy or formula that most accurately fits the new set of symptoms.

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR STORAGE AND USING OF ALL HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES

1. Avoid coffee, camphor, mint, perfume, strong odours, essential oils, or recreational drugs since these substances are known to antidotes the effect of many homeopathic remedies.

1. Store your homeopathic medicine away from light, strong odours and extreme heat or cold.

1. Take your medicine at least 10 minutes before or after eating or drinking since food and drinks may interfere with its activity.

1. Do not touch the pellets with your hands. Gently tap 2-3 pellets into the lid and then toss them into your mouth so they can dissolve under your tongue. If you have a liquid homeopathic, squirt 2-3 under your tongue.

1. Take your homeopathic medicine ONLY as prescribed.

THE HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY AND USE OF HOMEOPATHY

In the late 1700s, Samuel Hahnemann, a physician, chemist, and linguist in Germany, proposed a new approach to treating illness. This was at a time when the most common medical treatments were harsh, such as bloodletting, purging, blistering, and the use of sulphur and mercury. At the time, there were few effective medications for treating patients, and knowledge about their effects was limited.

Hahnemann was interested in developing a less-threatening approach to medicine. The first major step reportedly was when he was translating an herbal text and read about a treatment (cinchona bark) used to cure malaria. He took some cinchona bark and observed that, as a healthy person, he developed symptoms that were very similar to malaria symptoms. This led Hahnemann to consider that a substance may create symptoms that it can also relieve.

This concept is called the "similia principle" or "like cures like." The similia principle had a prior history in medicine, from Hippocrates in Ancient Greece--who noted, for example, that recurrent vomiting could be treated with an emetic (such as ipecacuanha) that would be expected to make it worse--to folk medicine.

Another way to view "like cures like" is that symptoms are part of the body's attempt to heal itself--for example, a fever can develop as a result of an immune response to an infection, and a cough may help to eliminate mucus--and medication may be given to support this self-healing response.

Hahnemann tested single, pure substances on him and, in more dilute forms, on healthy volunteers. He kept meticulous records of his experiments and participants' responses, and he combined these observations with information from clinical practice, the known uses of herbs and other medicinal substances, and toxicology, eventually treating the sick and developing homeopathic clinical practice.

Hahnemann added two additional elements to homeopathy:

1. A concept that became "potentization," which holds that systematically diluting a substance, with vigorous shaking at each step of dilution, makes the remedy more, not less, effective by extracting the vital essence of the substance. If dilution continues to a point where the substance's molecules are gone, homeopathy holds that the "memory" of them--that is, the effects they exerted on the surrounding water molecules--may still be therapeutic.

1. A concept that treatment should be selected based upon a total picture of an individual and his symptoms, not solely upon symptoms of a disease. Homeopaths evaluate not only a person's physical symptoms but her emotions, mental states, lifestyle, nutrition, and other aspects. In homeopathy, different people with the same symptoms may receive different homeopathic remedies.

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN AND PETS

At the Natures Intentions Naturopathic Clinic, we see a growing number of parents that are concerned about the potential side effects of conventional drugs and are now turning to the safer alternative medicine choices such as homeopathy. Infants and children respond wonderfully to simple homeopathic remedies. With Homeopathy, children's health can improve and chronic conditions often clear up completely and never come back. It is safe with no harmful side effects.

Homeopathy cures by looking at the whole individual and can be effective in unexpected ways. To name some eminently children disorders, where homoeopathy works very well: Infant’s colic, Fever, Teething problems, Vomiting, Dysentery, Nephrotic Syndrome (Kidney disease), Growth related problems, Convulsions (Epilepsy), Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity, Infantile Eczema, Jaundice, Brain infections (Meningitis), Fungal infections, Warts, Hair-Loss (Alopecia), Growing pains, Poor concentration, Arthritis in children, Psoriasis, Leucoderma (white spots), Pimples, and Thyroid problems to name a few.

Homoeopathy can be proclaimed to be definitely effective, for various emotional disorders occurring commonly in the new generation children of this 20th century. Various psychosomatic disorders such as Bed-wetting, Headaches, and Gastritis respond to very well to homoeopathy.

2. HOMEOPATHY FOR PETS

Quite often after being frustrated with the failures of conventional veterinary medicine, a growing number of veterinarians are turning to homeopathic veterinary medicine as a safe and effective alternative to conventional veterinary practice.

Homeopathic remedies act as a trigger to your pet’s body and stimulate its natural immune system. With homeopathy, your veterinary doctor is attempting to make your pet as healthy as he or she can be and gradually build up their body to the best that it can be.

Some of the diseases that homeopathy and holistic care have been helpful include and are not limited to: cancer, paralysis, inter vertebral disc disease, wobblers syndrome, eosinophilic myositis." hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, feline leukemia, feline aids, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, chronic sinusitis, cystitis, ear infections, asthma, skin allergies, behavioural disorders, upper respiratory infections, diarrhoea, stomatitis, seizures/epilepsy, arthritis, autoimmune diseases such as lupus, pemphigus.

Directions for using the homeopathic remedies on pets: A few drops in the mouth (anywhere in mouth, or gums, etc.) one to three times daily, or as needed. Very cost effective - one bottle lasts six to eight weeks.

YOUR FIRST HOMEOPATHIC VISIT AT THE CLINIC

A typical visit at our Natures Intentions Naturopathic Clinic usually lasts an hour to an hour and 15 minutes. The goal is to learn as much as possible about the patient through a comprehensive patient history intake, with a physical examination, an assessment of the patient’s diet, environment, toxic load, stress, and other aspects of lifestyle and proper diagnosis with appropriate testing.

A homeopathic visit is different that our regular initial consultations. The first visit with our Toronto naturopath for homeopathic case taking will usually last 60-75 minutes. During the visit, the naturopathic doctor – SUSHMA SHAH will review the patient's medical history, attempt to elicit a full picture of the patient's symptoms - mental, emotional, and physical along with the appropriate testing. This visit will be followed by a second visit, during which a physical exam will be conducted.

During a homeopathic consult, our naturopath will go through a host of questions related to the various symptoms that you may wish to resolve. Homeopathic remedies are symptom specific and very individual, hence a lot of questions are based on the finer details of the symptoms, for example, for a muscle ache, what side you may have symptoms on each time you get a specific symptom or if hot / cold applications improve or worsen the symptom, or if lying on the one side improve a specific symptom or worsen it.

The second visit will include a complete physical exam and appropriate laboratory tests – standard and specialized and other standard diagnostic procedures to evaluate the physiologic function of the individual (if required).

Once all the information is collected, our naturopath – SUSHMA SHAH will research the remedy that would fit your symptom picture, she will also be analyzing the information on the computer to provide you with a computer generated remedy list, with the homeopathic remedy most suitable for your resolving your symptoms.

A homeopathic medicine will be chosen to match the patient's unique symptoms after the physical exam and proper diagnosis is completed. Sometimes the naturopathic doctor will need to do even more research before choosing the ideal homeopathic medicine. This will be provided at the treatment plan visit, which follows after the first and second visit.

Diagnosis of the disease is only part of the process; once a good understanding of the patient’s health and disease status is established, the naturopathic doctor and the patient work together to establish a treatment and health-promoting program.

Scheduling of follow-up visits will vary depending on the case and the practitioner's philosophy. Intervals of four to six weeks are not unusual. A naturopathic – homeopathic follow-up visit typically lasts about 30 minutes.

Homeopathy Symptoms for Cancer

Healthy person should doctor for regular checkups and not wait for problems to occur . But you should also know that the following symptoms may be associated with cancer: changes in bowel or bladder habits, a sore that does not heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump in the breast or any other part of the body, indigestion or difficulty swallowing, obvious change in the wart or mole, or nagging cough or hoarseness. These symptoms are not always a sign of cancer. They can also be caused by less serious conditions. Only a doctor can make a diagnosis. It is important to see a doctor if you have any of these symptoms. Don't wait to feel pain: Early cancer usually does not cause pain.

Homeopathy: Another Medical Treatment Against Infertility in Cuba

The homeopathic treatment against infertility has contributed to the birth of 67 children in the Cuban province of Holguin.Initiated in 1997 by Dr Esperanza Gilling, this alternative treatment to facilitate pregnancy has reported effectiveness in 90 percent of the patients treated and is one of the main achievements of the Provincial Center for Homeopathy, opened 14 years ago with its own pharmacy.

Dr Gilling explained that after rigorous clinical trials and in accordance with their results, infertile patients are administered a homeopathic preparation that facilitates pregnancy.

This institution, located in the city of Holguin, 735 kilometers east of Havana, gives consultations to about 500 patients from the provinces of Granma, Las Tunas, Santiago de Cuba and Havana, each month.

Homeopathy has also achieved good results in the treatment of asthma especially in children, hypertension and other diseases, and it is as rigorous as the scientific conventional medicine.

"The only difference between these procedures is the type of natural cures being used", said Dr Gilling, who has 17 years of practice in this medical treatment developed by the German doctor Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann in 1792.

INTRODUCTION:

Homeopathy may be employed in the management of any illness (acute or chronic), whether as a primary or supportive treatment. Homeopathic medicines work by stimulating the body's self-regulatory and recovery mechanisms. The appeal of homeopathic treatment is that there are no recorded side effects.

In South Africa homeopaths complete clinical training (of 5-7 years) comparable to that of medical general practitioners, culminating in a master's degree. The difference between the two interventions is firstly the form of medicines dispensed, and secondly the fact that a homeopath aims to find an individualised treatment for each patient.

Some examples of conditions that people consult the expertise of a homeopath for:

CHRONIC CONDITIONS: (complex or of long standing)

-	Eczema, psoriasis, acne and other skin disorders
-	Male & female reproductive disorders
-	Autoimmune and immune deficiency disorders
-	Rheumatic & Osteo - Arthritis
-	Metabolic Syndrome & Diabetes
-	Allergies
-	Chronic gastrointestinal disorders (e.g. spastic colon)
-	Neurological disorders (e.g. ADHD, epilepsy, chronic headaches, depression, mental fatigue, insomnia etc.)
-	Drug-free management of the pregnant woman
-	Cardiovascular disorders (e.g. high blood pressure etc.)
-	Management of stress-related conditions
-	Supportive cancer treatment
-	Our homeopaths are trained & registered as HIV clinicians to assist in the management of HIV infection

ACUTE CONDITIONS: (any condition of sudden onset)

-	Gastroenteritis (i.e. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea)
-	Coughs, colds, flu, bronchitis, middle ear infections
-	Childhood illnesses

Building Muscle Quick

So you want to learn how to build muscle quick? Building muscle quick actually happens to be quite a simple task if you only take the right steps towards this goal. Whilst working at it hard is a significant part of building your definition, it is not likely to help without getting the proper amount of rest.
You need to make certain that all objectives in your current workout work towards your final goal of achieving that lean more muscular body which you desire. A great way for you to help yourself in achieving that goal is increasing the intensity of your workout. This will help you build muscle quick at a faster pace. Here you will discover a few ways as how to build muscle quick and safely.
Optimize Your Workout
The first thing which you should do is start working towards getting your body where it ought to be in regards to fat content. When you have accomplished this goal, this means you are ready to start the program of weight training. By effectively increasing the amount of weight you work with only by a couple pounds at a time you will be quickly but steadily moving towards your goal to build muscle quick and getting bigger.
Protein, Protein, Protein!
The most important block for building is the proteins high in quality! High protein content foods and beverages will aid you in building muscle quick and efficiently. Keeping a large amount of protein in your daily diet is incredibly easy considering protein can be found in many different common foods such as meats, fish, dairy, etc.
To maximize your efforts, upon completion of a work out it is a good idea to drink or eat something high in protein. The time to do this ideally would be right after you finish your work out as this is the time your muscles do the most of their rebuilding, in most cases.
A lot of people enjoy drinking one of the many different types of protein shakes because they usually taste excellent and are very convenient to carry along with you when you make your way over to the gym. Drinks containing high levels of protein have all the essential elements needed to assist you in your quest to build muscle quick, but it’s also quite essential that these beverages contain complex carbohydrates also. Carbs are going to also help you very much so in building quick muscle just so long as you don’t drink or eat a whole bunch of sugar orientated products. Again, it’s also very important that you eat various meats, eggs, whey, tofu, and all the other protein rich foods in conjunction with your protein drinks in your ultimate goal to build muscle quick to be a success.

Burn Fat With Aerobic Exercises

There are many obese people who start the New Year on a very positive note promising them self that they are going to lose weight. They even promise themselves to look for a personal trainer who is going to make them lose weight. The issue which will determine whether you are going to lose weight is deciding whether to perform intense cardio or moderate cardio workouts. Both of these two options are going to produce different results in terms of there effect on your body. This is why it is important to review both options in order to find out which option is going to work best for you.
Low intensity cardio workouts also known as moderate cardio workouts will cause your body to use more fat than carbohydrates when generating energy. If you want to lose weight fast then this option is going to guarantee you good results. The proponents of the high intensity training suggest that this approach is likely to make a person lose greater fat since the body utilises more energy. You need to carefully consider between this two options so that you can choose the one which will be more effective in helping you attain your goals.
We will use various case studies so that we can reach the conclusion as to which method is more effective than the other. Let’s assume that you are aged 30 and you are weighing 85kgs. Let us assume also that your aerobic capacity is in the range of 40ml/kg/minute. With this scenario in mind we are going to compare how the two training methods are going to help you burn the same amount of calories of lets say 500kCal. For the moderate cardio the rate will be set at 65 percent of the maximum heart rate. This is the preferred rate needed to increase your personal aerobic capacity. The 85 percent range utilises carbohydrates mostly in order to generate energy.
Low intensity rate of 65%: This rate will require the above person around 55 minutes in order to burn the 500 calories. By use of the gas analyser the results tended to suggest that you end using 37% of your body fat and 63 % of your carbohydrates. When you convert this figures into grams they become 79g of carbohydrates and 20g of fat.
High intensity of 85%: when you undertake the high intensity cardio workouts your body will burn the 500 calories within 42 minutes which is faster than the moderate cardio exercises. Using the gas analyser the results show that a person is able to lose 17% fat and 83% carbohydrates. When we put this figures into grams they translate into 104g carbohydrates and 9g of body fat.
This case study will help us figure out the best approach to undertake when performing aerobic exercises. Moderate cardio workouts use more fat for the same amount of calories burnt and the training is not very demanding. However in terms of its training benefits they are less significant.

Eye Care

For people with weak eyes, eye glasses are probably the best advancement in science. Without corrective lenses, the world would be a very blurry place to live in.
Most people have blurred vision caused due to refractive errors that include eye conditions such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. The most common is myopia also called nearsightedness. Myopia is characterized by headaches and an eye strain that make the eyes squint. In case you wear eye glasses and have kids, keep a close watch on them. Ask their school teacher how they are doing with their vision and take them out for an eye exam soon as you suspect they may have inherited the nearsightedness from you. Early discovery will help correct vision early and the prescription number will not rise but in case you do not discover your kids have weak eyes and they go without corrective lenses, their eyes will weaken further and the prescription number will rise. See the eye doctor nearest you and get them some eye glasses or contact lenses. In summers, when the sun is fierce to the eyes, make sure they have some dark lenses to protect their eyes from the damaging UV rays.
Most optometrists carry the latest in eye wear. Choose eyeglass frames that best suit the face cut. Frames can easily make a first impression so ensure you make the most suitable choice. While choosing eye glasses it is important to center the eyes to the frame lens so it is easier to look through. Incase, your kids hate eye glasses get them some soft contact lenses that are used for extended wear. This way they can even sleep with their lenses on. Contact lenses are quite affordable and very easy to take care of. You can now even order these online. Another option is corrective surgery that many optometrists offer these days. This may be an expensive option, but is worth it.

Health Benefits of the Acai Berry

The market nowadays is filled with health and weight loss products that contain Acai Berries as the main active ingredient, but to really be able to fully see the potential of this healthy food, it would be best to learn more about the Acai Berry benefits. The Acai Berry fruit was long discovered in the Amazon rainforests by the indigenous people that lived in the area, using its healing and nutritious properties for improving health, healing, prevention of some of the most terrible diseases, and of course sustaining one’s lifespan significantly. These berries can be found on top of the palm trees and since then have been planted and harvested by farmers in countries all over the world.
On to the benefits! Those who sell health and weight loss products made of Acai Berry are most likely going to be discussing and enumerating the many health benefits that one can get from these berries. Here are some of the main health benefits that you will obtain when taking this nutritional food daily:
· Those who have problems with the heart are going to benefit from the Acai Berry as this contains compounds known as anthocyanins, which are especially good for the heart according to many health experts.
· Acai Berry products are also known to be great solutions to weight loss. Some of the most popular weight loss products being sold online contain Acai Berries as one of their most active ingredients. This is so because the berry contains antioxidants that not only improve one’s health but the metabolism as well.
· Taking Acai Berry products regularly will increase the chances of the body becoming immune to diseases because it contains over 33 antioxidants that boosts the body’s immune system tremendously. Those who are prone to diseases and all kinds of illnesses will definitely benefit from it.
· These berries are also known to slow down the aging process in the bodies, making it a great choice for men and women who would like to get the wrinkles and stressed looks out of the way.
· Lastly, those who have problems sleeping and who experience mental health problems will benefit greatly from the Acai Berry. If you’re an insomniac, you’ll be able to get the rest you deserve just by taking one capsule of this superfood a day.

Breast Increase Size Naturally

There are women all over the world who want their breast size, but they all can not afford expensive breast enhancement surgery. But there is no reason to be disappointed if there are other natural alternative ways to increase the breast size as well and they are not expensive and unlike surgery no side effects. Let us discuss some of these methods and found that works best for you.
Exercise
Although exercise will not increase your breast size, but it will help strengthen the muscles under the breasts and lift them a better look. Exercises such as push-ups and dumb bell flies are very effective in lifting the breasts up.
Natural Breast Enhancement Pills and Creams
These medicines are made from natural herbs like Withania somnifera and asparagus and help to enhance breast size. These herbs help the breasts to grow by increasing production of estrogen in the body that is essential for growth and development of breast cancer. A very important to keep in mind while you herbal medicines or any other medicine can never miss a dose, it can hinder the healing process. Also with breast enlargement creams, along with taking pills will greatly accelerate the growth as there will be a two-way treatment, both internally and externally.
Dietary Changes
There are some foods you should avoid while you are on natural breast enhancement products. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and eat no junk food. Try as often as possible to eat many vegetables and fruits and eat home cooked food that is 100 times healthier than eating out.
So these were some of the things that you can take to your breast size all you need is patience and desire, because these methods may take some time for results, but the results will be permanent and healthy

Does Acai Berry Diet Really Works?

Acai Berries, which are rich in Amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, grow in Brazil. Brazilians have been always using these berries for their diet. These berries look like grapes but are smaller as compared to grapes. Acai Berries turn into purple shade when they are fully developed and look like blue berries. They are rich in antioxidants. They taste like different berries mixed with chocolate.
Brazilians are witness for the effect of Acai Berry Diet. Athletes, who are on the regular diet of Acai Berries, show tremendous amount of energy and stamina. They regularly take Acai Berries in the form of fruit or milk shake.
People who want to lose their weight should try the Acai Berry Diet plan. This diet plan is rich in minerals, vitamins and is full of carbohydrates and fiber. So it is considered as a full meal. It cleans the fats and toxins that came from overeating. Fatty acids known as omega 3 and omega 6 are very important for healthy heart.
Acai Berry diet is rich in fatty acids and amino acids. Amino acids aid the muscle development, which results in more physical activity and burning of fats. It also increases the body’s metabolism. Acai berries are also rich in antioxidants, which are great support in building immunity system. As a result, the person is more immune to diseases, toxins and wards of cancer cells. It helps in cleaning the digestive system and eliminates any toxins and fats present in the body.
People who want to reduce their weight can see wonders happening by using Acai Berry diet. They will surely succeed in reducing the weight if they combine Acai Berry diet with moderate exercise and average food intake.

Sweet end to your weight problems?

Obese people struggling with their weight loss problems are willing to try any treatments and diets that promise to shed pounds off their body. Most of the so called quick-fixes often come with a platter of side effects. Homeopathy is gaining popularity these days for effective treatment of obesity as there are no side-effects with it.
Homeopathic remedies are made of natural products like herbs, metals, plants and flowers. The basic principle behind homeopathy is to treat the symptoms of a disease with the cause that produces it. Ex: If you are suffering from food poisoning and stomach cramps due to arsenic, the cure is by giving the patient a diluted form of arsenic itself.
The treatment focuses on making a detailed study of the symptoms of the patient and treating patients accordingly. The history of patient including eating habits, physical activity, endocrinal causes, heredity, psychological factors are taken into consideration before beginning the treatment. The three basic treatments in reducing the weight are to correct digestive disorders, to improve metabolism and to help easy elimination.
So, if a patient is having a tough time controlling appetite and is eating to soothe his nerves, the treatment given will be different from a obese individual who craves for sweets. Similarly, treatment for lethargic obese people is different from that of the individual who eats due to anxiety and fear.
While the normal treatments have a common solution for all obese individuals, homeopathy offers a ‘tailor made’ solution to suit the individuals. The sweet little pills promise to end your problems once and for all!

What can homeopathy treat?

It is important to remember that a homeopath does not diagnose or treat specific diseases. However, homeopathy can help in many ways. Homeopathic remedies strengthen your overall state of health, helping your body heal itself. Scientific studies of homeopathy have shown that it helps a variety of physical conditions such as allergies, arthritis, migraines, asthma, menstrual problems, respiratory and digestive conditions; as well as mental or emotional health concerns such as depression and anxiety.
Is homeopathy safe?
Homeopathic remedies are safe as they are derived from natural substances including plants, minerals and animals, offering healing properties. Treatment is safe as it is non-toxic and is administered in very small quantities. Babies, children, pregnant and breast-feeding women, the elderly and the chronically ill will find benefit from homeopathy. However, as with any other healing system, it is important to go to a competent homeopath who uses these tools effectively.
Are homeopathic remedies just placebo?
Homeopathic remedies can produce consistent, unique, replicable effects on double blind test subjects. This is unlikely to be the effect of suggestion. In addition, homeopathic remedies are highly effective in babies and animals, two groups not generally subject to placebo effects.
The homeopathic remedy is like an energetic hologram of the original substance. It can be likened to a silicon chip containing information rather than being a nutritive extract like an herb. Currently some research is being performed at London's Homeopathic Research Institute (HRI), headed by Dr. Alexander Tournier whose studies include quantum and biophysics, to scientifically prove the validity of homeopathy and the logic behind the power of homeopathic remedies.
If homeopathy is so effective, why isn't it more popular?
Actually, homeopathy is quite popular in many countries around the world. Over 30 million people in Europe use homeopathy as their alternative form of medicine. It is particularly popular in France, England, Germany, India, Greece, Pakistan, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and South Africa. In India alone, there are over 120 four-year homeopathic medical schools.
What is "classical" homeopathy?
Classical homeopathy means following the principles of homeopathy as they were originally intended. That includes the method used by masters in selecting the correct remedy and the concept of only one remedy and one potency at a time, as well as the minimum dose necessary to promote cure. Unfortunately, homeopathy has branched out in many directions since its conception and in the process has lost some of the foundation it was based on. A truly classical homeopath follows the original laws of homeopathy and prescribes on a solid principles.
Will the insurance cover the cost of homeopathic treatment?
It is unlikely that your insurance company would cover the cost of your homeopathic treatment. However, if you have a pre-tax healthcare flexible spending account, you should be able to claim reimbursement.

Main childhood obesity cause

There is an alarming increase in obesity in America, especially among children. Experts estimate that 15 percent of kids are overweight and another 15 percent are at risk of becoming overweight. And two thirds of these overweight kids will become overweight adults.
Obesity in childhood and adolescence can be related to poor eating habits, lack of exercise (i.e., couch potato kids), family history of obesity and medical illnesses.
It has been speculated that television viewing is one of the most easily modifiable causes of obesity among children. Television viewing may reduce energy expenditure and increase dietary energy intake.
Children in the United States watch an average of three hours of television a day.
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children should watch no more than two hours of television each day.
In one study from University College London, researchers found that each additional hour of weekend TV watching by five-year-old children over two hours may increase the risk of obesity by 7 percent.
There are many risks and complications with obesity. Physical consequences include increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure; diabetes and breathing problems.
Researchers suggest parents limit the frequency of television viewing by encouraging alternate forms of recreation and selective program choices. Lasting weight loss can only occur when there is self-motivation.
Since obesity often affects more than one family member, making healthy eating and regular exercise a family activity can improve the chances of successful weight control for the child or adolescent

Constipation Problems

Constipation Problems
Question:Can you suggest some safe products which I can use long-term for constipation?
Good day, Ben!
I am on your mailing list. I am requesting advice about my constipation/lack of intestinal peristalis.
I have tried practically everything: various supplements, colonics, always drink plenty of water (which causes me to constantly urinate), eating high fiber foods, taking psyllium, flaxseed, flaxmeal,--these 3 only succeed in causing bloating and hardened stools (organic) staying away from "junk" foods, etc.
I have come to the point (which I have resisted for many years) in drinking Trim-Maxx dieter's tea which contains Cassia Angustifolia, Gynostemma, and Lyccii Berry Leaf. I have been using this tea for 2 months to assist me in eliminating.
If I try to decrease the dosage and/or stop drinking the tea I become constipated again. There are several family members who experience the same problem.
I have also tried Tryphala and other supplements to no avail.
Can you suggest some products (SAFE) which I can use long-term?
Obviously, changing my diet does not help me (it's been 10 years or so that I have been struggling since this constipation/lack of peristalis has been exacerbated. 10 years ago a chiropractor, who had supplied me with many supplements had told me to stop them at once. That's when I stopped feeling any "urges" to defecate.
Of course, I have had digestive and some constipation problems since I was a child. I am now 50 years old.
Please help me if you can.
ThanksJuliana Answer:
Hi Juliana -
Sorry to hear about your troubles with constipation.
A few things I see immediately from reading your note -
If you drink a lot of water and feel that it is simply coming right out, you are likely low in electrolytes. I highly recommend that you get some quality electrolytes and take them daily. Follow the directions on the bottle.
Sounds like your body is not maintaining proper water balance which can cause constipation. Nat Mur 6x cell salt is useful for those with water imbalances. Put 25 tablets of Nat Mur in a liter of water (along with the electrolytes) and drink throughout the day. For flavor, you can add some jam, honey or an Emergen'C packet.
Eliminating wheat and dairy products from your diet may provide you with significant benefits. Many get constipated from both.
You can get your calcium and fiber from Chia Seeds. They are highly nutritious, inexpensive and can be put in smoothies, eaten straight or sprinkled on salads.
Before meals, take 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and squeeze a slice of lemon both into a cup of water. Drink this right after waking up and 20 minutes before each big meal. This stimulates digestion which is key in peristalsis.
Magnesium citrate is essential for proper muscle contraction and peristalsis. You will likely notice other benefits as well from magnesium such as improved sleep, reduced anxiety and proper bowel movements ;)
Chew your food well. The Chinese say: Chew your water and drink your food. Chew Chew Chew.
Every day sit on the toilet at the same time. Your body needs to get on a schedule. I recommend doing this about 20 minutes after you drink the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and water in the AM
Go for long walks daily.
Do not drink during meals. This reduces the concentration of digestive enzymes and stomach acid leading to constipation. I had one patient who suffered from constipation for years and it turned out that she drank loads of liquid during meals. She stopped and started having regular bowel movements again.